FAS
n. uncountablen. Stands for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. A group of health problems that can happen to a baby if the mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy. It can cause physical issues and learning difficulties.
n. Abbreviation for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. A congenital condition caused by maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy, resulting in developmental delays, facial abnormalities, and central nervous system dysfunction.
Doctors work to prevent FAS through education about pregnancy.
The pediatrician screened the infant for FAS after noting specific facial features and a low birth weight.
Public health initiatives emphasize that there is no safe amount of alcohol consumption during pregnancy to eliminate the risk of FAS and other related developmental disorders.